None of the mutations currently documented in the SARS-CoV-2 virus appear to increase its transmissibility…
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COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, is a global infectious disease that emerged in late 2019 and reshaped public health, science, and society. It primarily affects the respiratory system but can impact multiple organs, leading to a wide range of symptoms from mild illness to severe complications. The pandemic spurred unprecedented scientific collaboration, driving rapid advances in virology, epidemiology, and vaccine development, including mRNA technology. Research into COVID-19 continues to reveal insights into viral evolution, immune response, long COVID, and pandemic preparedness. Its legacy continues to influence healthcare systems, global health policy, and biomedical innovation worldwide.
Face masks slow spread of COVID-19; types of masks, length of use matter. The use…
Algorithm outperformed thoracic radiologists in detecting COVID-19 in new study. Algorithm was trained, tested on…
TB Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk of Contracting COVID-19 A widely used tuberculosis vaccine is…
A new assessment tool developed by Kaiser Permanente researchers and physicians helps guide clinical decisions…
Scientists at Goethe University within the international consortium COVID19-NMR refine previous 2D models. For the…
Monthly fresh seafood trade dropped up to 43%, with total exports down 20% from January…
Learning how SARS-CoV-2 highjacks host cell machineries will help to develop therapeutic strategies. As the…
The cell membrane is the cell’s outermost line of defense against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus…
In response to the critical shortage of nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs early in the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Proven model developed by WashU predicts 20 million infected Americans by late January. Presumptive president-elect…
National Poll: Over half of parents say it’s important for children to see extended family…
Stopping the replication of SARS-CoV-2 is likely possible thanks to a compound called EBSELEN:…
Study shows test turnaround-time, and frequency are far more important than sensitivity in curbing spread.…
Scientists studying the aerodynamics of infectious disease share steps to curb transmission during indoor activities.…
Researchers analyzing blood samples from blood donors across Kenya estimate that by June 2020, when…
Sneezes from people who have congested noses and a full set of teeth travel about…
Vaping-related lung injury and COVID-19’s shared symptoms can be confusing. A UC Davis Health pediatric…